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Hi Pals, I have decided to take up this thread again, as the idea is for the model to be the same, but accompanied by some figures, so that you can see how it has evolved over the years.... After finishing my last model (AKATSIYA 2S3 SPG 152MM), I've decided to try something far, far outside my comfort zone before starting another kit from the stash, because if that happens, I'll put it aside again until a new opportunity arises. After seeing one of the latest Panther models on the forum and admiring the beautiful figures that come with it, I thought, I'd love for my Panther to have one too—a perfect complement to any model. I have a few sets of figures (Dragon, Miniart, MB, which I bought about ten years ago, with the idea of adding them as I completed models, but given the lag in quality compared to vehicles, they remained hidden at the back of the stash. Occasionally, there were attempts, but I managed to complete (almost) a single set, which turned out halfway decent alongside the Stug IV and its base. These sets of figures, of course, aren't quality, in terms of resin or top brand (Alpine, etc.), but they're perfect for testing and learning. If you can manage it, the result can be very good (just like some old vehicles you see, and their finish is better than current, much more expensive kits), and if not, the expense is low... For this model update test, I have a Dragon set with a group of 5 figures wearing winter clothing, that is, almost entirely white, although I don't think it's any easier. At the time, I bought it with this model in mind, so now's a good time to try it out. I don't think this thread is going to be very organized or very explicit, as I won't really know what I'm going to do, nor what materials I'll end up using, whether it's brushes, AB paints, or tools for manipulation... rather, it will be a journey of discovery, as I think I'll be one step ahead, and maybe two steps back... and trial and error will be the general trend... Let me say that I don't know how many updates I'll make to the thread. I imagine that when I find something I think is positive, I'll try to show it, discarding the many corrections I expect I'll have to make... Cheers Francis.👍

Hi folks looking for some enlightenment here .. I am building the German Biber mini submarine in 1/35 from Italeri. I have two questions. 1) Periscope The drawings and painting instructions of the kit show the periscope and snorkel (?) to be quite high/long. The kit parts however seem to allow only to build a much shorter version (and it's not like there was room in the sub to retract those). Am I missing something? (I was going to ask if I am too stupid but was afraid of the answers) 2) Exhaust? The kit only has a short pipe from the "tower" into the boat. I have seen builds of the model that shows a second pipe or something like that going from the tower backwards. It's not in the kit. And I only found one (1) original picture with that feature. Was that a "real" thing and if so for what purpose, or different versions???? I would very much appreciate if anybody could help me out here. For question no. 1 I most likely will scratch build the longer version but I really would like to know why the painting instructions in the kit show something that's not there... Actually there is one pic with some debris fixed to the periscope, I guess to hide it better. I think I will go for that Neither my online research nor my books really helped with question no 2. So and pictures and /or an explanation would be welcome. Cheers everybody

Hi Pals, Hi Pals, I end this kit, which has been quite enjoyable to build and paint, which includes a fairly decent interior and which I decided to do, although in this specific case, not much is seen, even with the hatches open, if we disassemble the turret, something else if it is visible. I have tried something new with this model (the truth is that I almost always do it ... lol), since I continue learning and improving what I already know how to do, and that is that the internet is a very useful resource, since it is not possible for me to share with nobody the hobby in person (now, even less). Oils are definitely something very useful when it comes to painting, and even weathering on models, and it is also the first one with which I use satin varnish, trying to get a feeling of something "metallic", which I think is achieved by impacting the light in certain parts, I hope the photos show it, because in my hands, if I can make the mental abstraction that "it is not plastic" ... lol Thank you all very much for watch and comment, and for the tips that have corrected at least a couple of errors (there are 2 less ... lol), I hope you like it. Cheers and TC Francis. 👍 BLACK BACKGROUND White background

Hi All. Here my RaupenSchlepperOst (RSO) from Italeri converted in ambulance. It was an hard job as Italeri kit was nice but terrible to work! The rear compartment was completely built from Evergreen plastic foils. Interior cab was scratched using some kit parts and Eduard pe. Tracks from Friul, side red cross are decals while top red cross was painted with airbrush and stencils. Anyway, I'm happy for results. I'd like to built another RSO using Dragon kit but its cost is absolutely too high (+/- 50 GBpounds)!😟 Hope you like. Ciao Filippo

Hi Pals, a new model, this time it is a Stug IV Sdkfz.167 to 1/35 scale, from Italeri, which started in the WIP section, but which changed and was built to participate in the GB of PzIV of the forum and which ends today (if I'm not wrong). At first I was only going to make the kit, but seeing the GB works, I decided to give a base to the vehicle, and since it gave me time, there are a series of photos with the whole set. The kit has been somewhat complicated, because the fit is not good in fundamental pieces, and also added elements of PE, so I complicate more. In spite of everything it has served me to try and refine some skill, and the result is not all bad, I confess that I like how it was, although it can always be improved ... The base has been quite experimental, because it is the first one that I am serious about. I had components that I have accumulated over time in case they served me some day, and more or less "homemade" products, for the rest of the work. After trying enough, I was lucky with what I had, because there was no time to try anything else. I include a link for those interested, to the WIP section of the GB PZIv, and perhaps to the Dioramas / vignettes section. Thank you very much for watching and commenting as always. Cheers mates. Vehicule pics... Some pics in detail and closer... With the base... My apologies to anyone who thinks there are too many photos .... Cheers mates.

UPDATE 00: Hi Pals, A new model, this time back to the 2nd WW, is the Stuart light tank, represented by an Italeri kit, (which can be an Academy rebox?), and which has been a gift. This model has always attracted me a lot, because although small, it has a lot of personality in my opinion. I never did one of these before, and there were options on the market at different scales, but in the end there were other models that took me away from it. The version that I like is the M3, in its different configurations, but not the M5, which with the addition of its turret, makes it lose its charm. The kit that concerns me, seems of quite quality, for the price it has, since it includes a fairly complete interior (it will be my first interior), and two sets of tracks, some vinyl and others link-to-link, I'll see for which I decide, because I am not going to do saggy, and what difficulty do the singles have ... It also includes leftover pieces, which are, I think, for the British version of the Stuart, the Honey, which I also love, and according to this one, later on it would be a candidate to build ... I hope to start soon, thanks for watch and comment, and TC Cheers Francis 👍

G'day All, This is a Italeri 1/35 Gun Truck built straight OOB with fictitious decals applied. Humbrol and Tamiya enamel paint applied with the hairy stick. I smashed this together as a bit of a mojo rejuvenator...……not sure if it's been as successful as I had hoped...…….😩 but at least its another model built from the stash! 👍

Hi Pals, I finish this small project, and here we can see the model as it has been finished. I think the result has been worth it, because above all, the original tracks were "horrible", with no hint of quality, all along with the antiquity that the kit had, made a revision necessary. The other improvements, have given a touch something different from the one I had when I finished it at the time, because the barrel gun is longer than the kit, and the revision / restructuring of the equipments, I think they have changed the aspect of the model as a whole. I added some snow with another new product, and a pair of antennas, because now I have where to expose the models, without risk to break them. Thanks for watch and comments and always. Some pics closer....

Hi Pals, Here is a new small project of the "Renove Plan" to which I am submitting some of my "old" kits ... lol. Today I decided to "attack" the M24 Chaffee de Italeri, which would be the second improvement attempt on him, and I would say it will be the final one. This time it will be a "third party" improvement, because basically I have acquired some new tracks and a barrel gun as well. Undoubtedly, the most ominous part of this model, were the tracks, which is the heel of Achilles of all these oldies that had saved, because the material with which they were made, besides being really bad, has turned out to be super-fragile . The cannon is also easy to replace, and it will surely provide quality at a minimum cost-effort. I have opted for some Bronco tracks, because the Friuls, I find excessive in terms of price for the kit in question. They seem to be quite good, and especially with a reasonably easy assembly, at least for me. Some pics with the model finished, at it was Thanks for watch and comment, cheers mates 👍

M4A1 SHERMAN 1/35 ITALERI Hi Pals, here is the Sherman for the occasion, finally finished, not exactly as I thought at first, but IMHO, it's not bad at all .... As I mentioned in the thread of the GB, I had problems with the choice of what the kit would look like, first, U.S. Army of choice of Italeri, then U.S. Winter Camo, and finally something with a British accent ... more or less with the resources that were available ... What to say about the tracks, the ones that the kit brought, when they were already fixed and painted, ended up collapsing ... damn ... fortunately, I had the others from the same kit that I did about 1 century ago (I really did them in the last century ... lol), and interestingly they had better quality than the most recent ... "Twilight Zone ....". Some shots in detail... Some shots closer... Thanks for watch and comment as always, cheers mates

HI Pals, Now I have an interval of time and I'm going to start with the Sherman kit I have for Britmodeller's GB. It's all about an oldie, the M4A1 at 1/35 of Italeri. I had it stored in a closet about 15 years ago, and I did not buy it at the time, it came as a gift for deliveries in a collection of Osprey house books on armored vehicles. It's not my favorite Sherman, because it combines cast iron hull with 76mm long cannon, for my taste, hull with straight sides and short barrel, it attracts me more, but at the moment it is what I have available (I should not buy more kits until I do site ... lol). For the time that this kit has, it is not so bad, it includes a lot of detail, although the tracks will surely give me problems, because I have already finished other kits "brothers", and have almost always ended up breaking, because the plastic must be bad for the passage of time. I think I can get a decent result at least, although from what I've seen a little, there are already many models started (some finished), and the average level is very high. I hope to hurry, because there is less time ... Cheers mates